Chef, restaurateur, three-time New York Times best-selling author, executive producer and star of hit show The Bear is bringing his world famous tour to Ireland.

Matty Matheson chatted to Alison Curtis about the upcoming gig, life on The Bear and ... Gabby's Dollhouse movie!!

"Matty's World" Live at Vicar St. 5th June 2025.

What is the most famous Australian export? Alongside Neighbours and Alf Stewart it has to be Bluey and Dianne Buswell!

That dream team duo are now together! Strictly Come Dancing icon and current champion Dianne Buswell is stepping into Bluey’s World, to choreograph and star in a series of five dance videos.

Dianne told Alison Curtis about us this very special project and also why we all need to dance like nobody's watching!

Incredible fact alert: Bluey was credited as the top overall streaming title of 2024 with over 55 BILLION minutes of watch time on Disney+

5ive are back!

Get ready to slam dunk da funk with the original five. Back for a huge UK and Ireland arena tour - they play the 3 Arena Sun 23 Nov 2025 –  [Sold Out] and Tue 2 Dec 2025

They sold over 20 million records and were one of the biggest boybands of the 90 and Noughties.

Sean , Ritchie , Scott , Abz and Jason "J" joined Alison Curtis to talk about how and why they've got back together, what they hope the future holds, sharing mics! and what pop star played a pivotal role in them getting back together, and Guinness!

Jacqui Hurley as the official ambassador for MiWadi FAI Football Camps 2025   

A renowned female trailblazer in Irish sports media, a champion for gender equality in sport, and a proud mother herself (two kids Lily and Luke), Jacqui is passionate about inspiring the next generation of athletes. Jacqui spoke to Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast about how the landscape of female sport has evolved so much and as a self confessed Karaoke Queen what her killer karaoke tune is!!

Jacqui is urging parents of all girls and boys to get them involved and active through some football fun this summer.

She is one of Ireland’s leading sports broadcasters and author of the best-selling children’s book series Girls Play Too.

Lead anchor of RTÉ’s rugby coverage on TV and also presents The Sunday Game.

In 2009 - first ever female anchor of Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio One.

She has anchored all of the major sporting events, including the Olympics, World Cups, the Euro’s & multiple All Ireland finals

Pirouetting on to Weekend Breakfast its Dancing With The Stars judge and owner of television’s greatest hair ---- Arthur Gourounlian!

 Arthur told Alison Curtis about a very special event recently called  'Cúl and Curious.'     

He also told her about his brand new podcast with Donal Skehan called 'Let's Do This!'

Over 100 children, including those from the International Protection Accommodation Service centre and those from local communities, took part in the event at St Breckan's GAA grounds and tried their hand at football, hurling and camogie.

The 2025 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps promise to inspire a new generation of GAA stars and fostering a love for Gaelic Games that will last a lifetime.

The Cúl and Curious camp's aim was to support diversity and inclusion, giving those who have arrived in Ireland a chance to fall in love with the game. The GAA is for everyone and the organisation recently hosted the event to try and introduce children from migrant families to the sport.

He is an author, content creator, podcaster and adventurer! Creator of the social media phenomenon 'Weird Ireland' – his off the beaten track adventures of the strange and quirky side of this country have gained him a huge following. (see below)

Alison Curtis spoke to Brinsley McNamara about the incredible success of his quirky content.

 HANDLES - Instagram: @weird.ireland  TikTok: @weirdireland

STATS:    Instagram: 320K followers    TikTok:     85K Followers     1.2MLikes

PODCAST: Weird Ireland on all platforms.

BOOK: ‘Weird Ireland: An Unofficial Guide To The Island’ out now

Brinsley Facts:

·        Every video starts with his famous phrase “Well, I’m Brinsley McNamara and welcome to Weird Ireland."

·        He tackles every subject from Wren Boys to Wibbly Wobbly Wonders! From Ireland’s biggest 99 to Irish Crisp Folklore

·        Brinsley McNamara is not his real name! Based on another famous Westmeath figure of folklore and banned writer. Brinsley is also from Westmeath

·     He loves weird and fascinating topics, stories, places, and subcultures from across Ireland.

·        Grew up loving the Horrible Histories books. He is a huge fan of Louis Theroux.

·        His videos never feature his face – so people are very used to his voice but not his face – he says he is very shy.

·        Topics covered in his podcast include: The unique Irish sports of Irish Stick Fighting and Sheaf Throwing, The Rhino in The River, Urbexing (urban exploring), Bog Iron, The Lough Ree Monster, Healing rocks, The Kilbroney Graveyard with a holy well and the grave of the Tallest Man In The World

Podcaster, bestselling author, musician, mental health advocate and kayaking conqueror Niall Breslin is in studio. 

 After six years of helping people better understand their minds - Bressie revealed that his award winning podcast 'Where is My Mind?' is coming to an end. What has he learned in that chapter of his life?

He talks candidly to Alison Curtis about his podcast journey and it wasn't any of the big name celebs he has had on his show that made the most impact - it was a Men's Shed in Ballybrack, Dublin and it became the most listened to episode they ever made.

Tickets for the last ever ‘Where Is My Mind’ Live Tour are on sale now and are available from Box Office and niallbreslin.com

Tour Dates

May 2nd -Tuar Ard Arts Centre, Westmeath

May 3rd -The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon

May 9th - Lark Theatre, Balbriggan

May 10th - Arts & Minds Fes

There's a good chance you have seen him in your Instagram feed. With 165k followers and views well into the Millions @explorewithcriostoir  has showcased the very best that Ireland has to offer.

Amazingly he only started his blogging only 2 years ago – he had an epiphany during Covid – travelling at home - made him realise just how much we had in Ireland.

He wants to be an Ambassador for Ireland – “I just love showing off this beautiful part of the world and take so much pride in how lucky I am to enjoy this island!”

165k followers from all over the world watch his incredible little videos.

He says Causeway Cliffs in Antrim is possibly the Most Beautiful Spot in Ireland

The Top 5 are:

1. Causeway Coast
2. Mourne Mountains
3. Donegal
4. Aran Islands
5. Achill Island

His content includes:

10 Best Places In Ireland If You Love The Outdoors

10 Non Negotiable Drives For Road Trips

Best Beaches in Ireland for 2025

6 Experiences In Ireland That DON’T Involve Drinking In The Pub

Norah is training for a mission scheduled for 2026 as part of an all-female crew on a spaceflight with IIAS and Virgin Galactic alongside American Kellie Gerardi and Canadian Dr. Shawna Pandya. She will become the first Irish person in space!

Norah joined Alison Curtis to update us on the latest part of her adventure and to chat about a brand new documentary that reveals all about Ireland's involvement in space.

Did you know: Ireland is a founding member of the European Space Agency when it was set up in 1975 and

In 2024 alone 116 Irish companies worked with the European Space Agency

Celtic Cosmos is now available to watch now on Virgin Media Player

Go To: virginmediatelevision.ie – search for “Celtic Cosmos”

@spacenorah on Instagram and norahpatten.com for more on Norah

Sarah was born with a rare genetic condition that affects her skull's development, requiring multiple life-changing surgeries from the age of six months. She is six now and thanks to expert care, she continues to thrive.

She called in to chat to Alison Curtis alongside her Mum Diane who told us all about Sarah's journey and her courageous attitude to life and her brilliant baking skills!!

The Great Irish Bake is happening on Friday 11th April. Get involved and help raise urgently needed funds for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly.

You can also follow on Instagram:   @childrens_health_foundation